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There’s a reason why celebrities and other highly successful people use coaches and trainers: IT WORKS.

And that is why so many people are turning to personal trainers to help them move from mediocre to excellence in their pursuit of health, fitness and weight loss.

The reality

More than 91% of people who start an exercise program quit early—even before their new routine becomes a habit, and 61% will give up within the very first week!1

Why? Because changing your lifestyle is hard. In spite of all the infomercials and ads claiming that you can lose weight and transform your body in thirty days (or six weeks at the longest), the truth is, getting fit requires a lifestyle makeover that takes

Time

Determination

Support

If any of these components is missing, the odds of success plummet.

The fix

The good news is that one component virtually guarantees the continued presence of the other two, and that is support–and support is the heart of what a good personal trainer provides.

A coach helps with the time factor in two ways:

Finding time in your schedule to actually work out

Sticking with your program long enough to reach your goals.

A coach supports you looking at your schedule and find ways to make fitness fit. A coach has the experience in the area of timemanagement and is a master at figuring out how to work exercise into even the busiest schedules.

They can also design workouts that are both efficient and effective. Finally, a coach can also provide the motivation that you need to keep going, long after you would have stopped were you doing working out by yourself.

Determination is also an area that a coach supports you in. At the beginning of your new fitness program, you have excitement, novelty and the joy of discovery to keep you going. But eventually, what used to be new and fun becomes old and boring. If determination fades, you will find yourself wandering off track in search of the next exciting pursuit.

Your coach will help you keep your determination. They will remind you why you are doing what you are doing. He will get into your life and help you move past obstacles that arise, and he will talk you out of excuse-making. He will constantly hold before you the consequences of your choices. He will keep you moving forward.

And finally, a coach supports you as your source for practical, step-by-step instructions for building health. Your coach is an expert in the field of exercise. While under the tutelage of a coach, you do not have to design your own program of fitness, constantly wondering whether you are doing the right exercises in the right way. A coach will create a customized blueprint that will help you achieve your goals.

A coach is your insurance policy against being another number in the appalling fitness drop-out statistics. Don’t try to go it alone; we all need help.

Position yourself for success by working with a ProjectActive Coach and watch fitness and robust health become part of your life.

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"I attend lunchtime fitness sessions held by Ben from Project Active with a number of my colleagues. They are a great way to train, adding variety, encouragement and planning to a session, sometimes with a bit of healthy competition and always conducted in a good spirit. As an F1 engineer working with the race and test teams I don't have a lot of time, but I really enjoy the sessions which fit well around work and always feel well thought out. Normally a runner, it's been a plus for me to include other activities in my routine and I always feel I've had a workout."

-Dom H, Wiliams F1 (Autumn 2012)

“I have been using Project Active for PT sessions for about 4 years now. I am far too lazy to exercise off my own bat, and so I need the discipline that Ben provides. My goal is as simple as all-round health and keeping trim, and by doing these sessions, I have, almost without realising it, become fit enough to complete a 90 mile bike ride for charity which I actually thoroughly enjoyed. As a desk-based worker I also find the sessions very good for ensuring I remain mobile. Thoroughly recommended!”

- Carolyn F, (Programme Manager & Team Leader), Witney (Spring 2013)

"I have never really been into fitness, even at school I would avoid doing anything more than the bare minimum. I was lucky enough to enjoy a naturally slim figure right through to my mid thirties without doing any proper exercise. Since then the pounds have slowly crept on and earlier this year I decided it was time to do something physical. By chance I heard about Ben’s spinning classes which were being held quite close to where I live. I emailed to check that they were suitable for beginners and attended a trial session. I’d be lying if I didn’t say it was hard! I’ve been attending for about eight weeks now and it’s still hard but with Ben’s encouraging banter I am persevering and getting stronger. In fact I am about to sign up for next season’s sessions so it must be good!"

-Sam D, Accountant (Spring 2013)

"Being so tired has rarely made me feel so good!"

- Mark H, Head of Sales (Spring 2013)

"We think that you make the spinning sessions fun while challenging ourselves to work harder! Good variety of music-still waiting for the sixties! Always look forward to the next session. Good social group. Although not always able to attend it is nice to have the option of the extra challenges and boot camps. - Keep it up."